EUROMIL’s member association AUME (Spain) addressed the issue of discrimination in the application of reduction coefficients for military personnel retirement. The organization highlights the disparity faced by military personnel in having their hazardous and strenuous work conditions recognized through appropriate retirement age reductions. AUME has communicated these concerns to the Ministry of Defence, advocating for a fairer system that acknowledges the unique demands of military service and ensures equitable treatment in retirement benefits.

The current system of reduction coefficients in Spain is applied inequitably among military personnel. These coefficients, which are supposed to adjust retirement ages based on the physical and psychological demands of military roles, often fail to account for the actual conditions faced by many service members. AUME’s ongoing efforts to address these inconsistencies include detailed proposals submitted to the Ministry of Defence and meetings with officials to advocate for reform. The organization underscores the need for a system that accurately reflects the hardships of military life and ensures that all personnel receive fair and just retirement benefits.

Read more about AUME’s efforts here.